100 Best Art & Design schools in South Korea

Updated: March 15, 2026

Ranking by academic field

Below is a list of best universities in South Korea ranked based on their research performance in Art & Design. A graph of 1.93M citations received by 119K academic papers made by 126 universities in South Korea was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.

1. Seoul National University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#13 in Asia

#134 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 20%
Enrollment: 28,378
Founded: 1946

2. KAIST

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#19 in Asia

#188 in the World

Enrollment: 10,249
Founded: 1971

3. Yonsei University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#34 in Asia

#264 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 18%
Enrollment: 29,502
Founded: 1957

4. Korea University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#59 in Asia

#407 in the World

Enrollment: 24,351
Founded: 1905

5. Hanyang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#75 in Asia

#469 in the World

Enrollment: 35,000
Founded: 1939

6. Sungkyunkwan University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#81 in Asia

#501 in the World

Founded: 1398

7. Pohang University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Pohang

For Art & Design

#97 in Asia

#586 in the World

Enrollment: 3,425
Founded: 1986

8. Kyung Hee University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#118 in Asia

#651 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 54%
Enrollment: 35,826
Founded: 1949

9. Kyungpook National University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Art & Design

#143 in Asia

#747 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 38,616
Founded: 1946

10. Chung-Ang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#153 in Asia

#779 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 28,221
Founded: 1918

11. Pusan National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#157 in Asia

#804 in the World

Enrollment: 27,780
Founded: 1946

12. Inha University

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South Korea | Incheon

For Art & Design

#193 in Asia

#924 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 7%
Enrollment: 20,613
Founded: 1954

13. Sejong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#202 in Asia

#947 in the World

Enrollment: 13,350
Founded: 1940

14. Ewha Womans University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#225 in Asia

#1009 in the World

Enrollment: 24,680
Founded: 1886

15. Ajou University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Art & Design

#250 in Asia

#1080 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Founded: 1973

16. Chonnam National University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Art & Design

#285 in Asia

#1182 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 33,195
Founded: 1909

17. Chungnam National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#306 in Asia

#1234 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 30,000
Founded: 1952

18. Sogang University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#313 in Asia

#1250 in the World

Enrollment: 9,227
Male:Female: 55:45
Founded: 1960

19. Konkuk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#318 in Asia

#1260 in the World

Enrollment: 21,620
Founded: 1946

20. Chonbuk National University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Art & Design

#324 in Asia

#1277 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 32,300
Founded: 1947

21. Pukyong National University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#330 in Asia

#1285 in the World

Enrollment: 28,100
Founded: 1924

22. Dongguk University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#335 in Asia

#1306 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 28,204
Founded: 1906

23. University of Ulsan

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South Korea | Ulsan

For Art & Design

#336 in Asia

#1307 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 30%
Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1970

24. Soongsil University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#351 in Asia

#1343 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 36%
Enrollment: 16,000
Founded: 1897

25. Chungbuk National University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Art & Design

#356 in Asia

#1353 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 24,300
Founded: 1951

26. Yeungnam University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Art & Design

#366 in Asia

#1385 in the World

Enrollment: 21,000
Founded: 1947

27. Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Eonyang

For Art & Design

#374 in Asia

#1401 in the World

Enrollment: 4,255
Founded: 2009

28. Seoul National University of Science and Technology

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#382 in Asia

#1424 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 27%
Founded: 1910

29. Kookmin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#409 in Asia

#1474 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 76%
Enrollment: 24,000
Founded: 1946

30. Kangwon National University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Art & Design

#440 in Asia

#1550 in the World

Enrollment: 38,064
Founded: 1947

31. Kwangwoon University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#445 in Asia

#1561 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 9,807
Founded: 1934

32. Gachon University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Art & Design

#453 in Asia

#1579 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 18,995
Founded: 1982

33. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#458 in Asia

#1588 in the World

Enrollment: 21,240
Founded: 1954

34. Gyeongsang National University

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South Korea | Jinju

For Art & Design

#489 in Asia

#1661 in the World

Enrollment: 19,000
Founded: 1948

35. Hongik University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#509 in Asia

#1706 in the World

Founded: 1946

36. Dankook University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Art & Design

#560 in Asia

#1840 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 40%
Enrollment: 28,654
Founded: 1947

37. Catholic University of Korea

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#573 in Asia

#1872 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 14,297
Founded: 1855

38. University of Incheon

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South Korea | Incheon

For Art & Design

#575 in Asia

#1876 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 13,822
Founded: 1988

39. Chosun University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Art & Design

#588 in Asia

#1910 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 23,000
Founded: 1946

40. Jeju National University

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South Korea | Jeju

For Art & Design

#599 in Asia

#1932 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 38%
Enrollment: 12,200
Founded: 1952

41. University of Seoul

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#676 in Asia

#2142 in the World

Enrollment: 15,967
Founded: 1918

42. Sangmyung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#677 in Asia

#2143 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 6,604
Founded: 1937

43. Myongji University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Art & Design

#731 in Asia

#2248 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1948

44. University of Science and Technology Korea

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#735 in Asia

#2253 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 1,292
Founded: 2003

45. Yong-In University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Art & Design

#763 in Asia

#2308 in the World

Enrollment: 7,160
Founded: 1953

46. Kyonggi University

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South Korea | Suwon

For Art & Design

#793 in Asia

#2370 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 16,400
Founded: 1947

47. Keimyung University

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South Korea | Daegu

For Art & Design

#795 in Asia

#2378 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 25%
Enrollment: 22,700
Founded: 1954

48. Hoseo University

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South Korea | Asan

For Art & Design

#828 in Asia

#2434 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,500
Founded: 1978

49. Soonchunhyang University

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South Korea | Asan

For Art & Design

#848 in Asia

#2474 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 10,619
Founded: 1978

50. Dong-A University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#855 in Asia

#2482 in the World

Enrollment: 21,519
Male:Female: 51:49
Founded: 1946

51. Sookmyung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#862 in Asia

#2496 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 33%
Enrollment: 12,869
Founded: 1948

52. Kongju National University

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South Korea | Gongju

For Art & Design

#890 in Asia

#2549 in the World

Enrollment: 22,000
Founded: 1948

53. Anyang University - South Korea

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South Korea | Anyang

For Art & Design

#896 in Asia

#2563 in the World

Enrollment: 7,540
Founded: 1948

54. Inje University

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South Korea | Gimhae

For Art & Design

#907 in Asia

#2583 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 15,641
Founded: 1979

55. Hallym University

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South Korea | Chuncheon

For Art & Design

#926 in Asia

#2623 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 13%
Enrollment: 8,747
Founded: 1982

56. Kumoh National University of Technology

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South Korea | Gumi

For Art & Design

#928 in Asia

#2626 in the World

Enrollment: 10,463
Founded: 1980

57. Changwon National University

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South Korea | Changwon

For Art & Design

#945 in Asia

#2656 in the World

Enrollment: 9,320
Founded: 1969

58. Wonkwang University

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South Korea | Iksan

For Art & Design

#993 in Asia

#2754 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 25,360
Founded: 1946

59. Dongseo University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#1039 in Asia

#2849 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 81%
Enrollment: 9,336
Founded: 1992

60. Gangneung-Wonju National University

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South Korea | Gangneung

For Art & Design

#1059 in Asia

#2888 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 8,700
Founded: 1946

61. Korea University of Technology and Education

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Art & Design

#1087 in Asia

#2964 in the World

Founded: 1991

62. Korea Aerospace University

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South Korea | Goyang

For Art & Design

#1098 in Asia

#2983 in the World

Enrollment: 6,465
Founded: 1952

63. Daegu University

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Art & Design

#1135 in Asia

#3057 in the World

Enrollment: 19,593
Founded: 1956

64. Seoul National University of Education

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1140 in Asia

#3070 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 17%
Enrollment: 3,420
Founded: 1946

65. Mokpo National University

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South Korea | Muan

For Art & Design

#1159 in Asia

#3118 in the World

Enrollment: 12,942
Founded: 1946

66. Hansung University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1175 in Asia

#3150 in the World

Enrollment: 6,686
Founded: 1945

67. Sunchon National University

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South Korea | Suncheon

For Art & Design

#1185 in Asia

#3165 in the World

Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1935

68. Catholic University of Daegu

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South Korea | Gyeongsan

For Art & Design

#1186 in Asia

#3166 in the World

Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1914

69. Hanbat National University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#1200 in Asia

#3188 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,290
Founded: 1927

70. Kyungnam University

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South Korea | Masan

For Art & Design

#1205 in Asia

#3198 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 14,000
Founded: 1946

71. Jeonju University

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South Korea | Jeonju

For Art & Design

#1212 in Asia

#3207 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Founded: 1964

72. Hannam University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#1227 in Asia

#3244 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 17,000
Founded: 1956

73. Kunsan National University

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South Korea | Gunsan

For Art & Design

#1254 in Asia

#3311 in the World

Enrollment: 7,715
Founded: 1979

74. Woosong University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#1272 in Asia

#3347 in the World

Enrollment: 15,000
Founded: 1994

75. Seoul Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1276 in Asia

#3359 in the World

Enrollment: 8,000
Founded: 1961

76. Korea Maritime and Ocean University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#1309 in Asia

#3432 in the World

Enrollment: 8,831
Male:Female: 78:22
Founded: 1945

77. Eulji University

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South Korea | Seongnam

For Art & Design

#1326 in Asia

#3478 in the World

Enrollment: 5,700
Founded: 1967

78. Andong National University

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South Korea | Andong

For Art & Design

#1336 in Asia

#3503 in the World

Enrollment: 11,600
Founded: 1947

79. Sahmyook University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1340 in Asia

#3507 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Enrollment: 5,900
Founded: 1906

80. University of Suwon

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South Korea | Hwaseong

For Art & Design

#1408 in Asia

#3657 in the World

Enrollment: 12,415
Founded: 1977

81. Daejeon University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#1421 in Asia

#3681 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 12,000
Founded: 1980

82. Sun Moon University

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South Korea | Asan

For Art & Design

#1456 in Asia

#3764 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 86%
Enrollment: 10,058
Founded: 1989

83. Dong-Eui University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#1459 in Asia

#3769 in the World

Enrollment: 24,200
Founded: 1976

84. Korea National University of Education

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Art & Design

#1477 in Asia

#3808 in the World

Enrollment: 6,530
Founded: 1984

85. Kyungsung University

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South Korea | Busan

For Art & Design

#1486 in Asia

#3833 in the World

Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1955

86. Korea National University of Transportation

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South Korea | Chungju

For Art & Design

#1514 in Asia

#3898 in the World

Enrollment: 13,400
Founded: 1962

87. Cheongju University

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South Korea | Cheongju

For Art & Design

#1520 in Asia

#3908 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 47%
Founded: 1946

88. Honam University

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South Korea | Gwangju

For Art & Design

#1528 in Asia

#3923 in the World

Enrollment: 8,530
Founded: 1978

89. Namseoul University

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South Korea | Cheonan

For Art & Design

#1573 in Asia

#4026 in the World

Founded: 1993

90. Pai Chai University

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South Korea | Daejeon

For Art & Design

#1587 in Asia

#4061 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1885

91. Sungshin University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1615 in Asia

#4126 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 35%
Enrollment: 13,000
Founded: 1936

92. Konyang University

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South Korea | Nonsan

For Art & Design

#1634 in Asia

#4177 in the World

Enrollment: 8,210
Founded: 1991

93. Korea Polytechnic University

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South Korea | Siheung

For Art & Design

#1668 in Asia

#4249 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 60%
Enrollment: 7,896
Founded: 1998

94. Duksung Women's University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1677 in Asia

#4265 in the World

Enrollment: 600
Founded: 1950

95. Daejin University

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South Korea | Pocheon

For Art & Design

#1683 in Asia

#4278 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 7,832
Founded: 1992

96. Hankyong National University

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South Korea | Anseong

For Art & Design

#1689 in Asia

#4294 in the World

Enrollment: 6,830
Founded: 1939

97. Luther University

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South Korea | Yongin

For Art & Design

#1738 in Asia

#4411 in the World

Enrollment: 490
Founded: 1966

98. Hanseo University

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South Korea | Seosan

For Art & Design

#1743 in Asia

#4430 in the World

Enrollment: 8,500
Founded: 1992

99. Woosuk University

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South Korea | Wanju-gun

For Art & Design

#1748 in Asia

#4442 in the World

Acceptance Rate: 50%
Enrollment: 11,500
Founded: 1979

100. Seokyeong University

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South Korea | Seoul

For Art & Design

#1772 in Asia

#4491 in the World

Founded: 1947

The best cities to study Art & Design in South Korea based on the number of universities and their ranks are Seoul, Daejeon, Pohang, and Daegu.